Francois Rabie Clinical Psychologist Gardens

Francois Rabie Clinical Psychologist Gardens

About

Francois Rabie is a Clinical Psychologist with a comprehensive background in psychological research and practice. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Cape Town before earning his Honours degree and Master’s degree in Psychology (Research) from the University of Stellenbosch. Francois undertook his clinical training (MA Clin Psych) at the University of Johannesburg, formerly known as Rand Afrikaans University. His practicum and internship were conducted at Tara Psychiatric Hospital and Baragwanath Hospital. Additionally, Francois has worked in primary healthcare within the Westrand district outside Johannesburg.

Francois is committed to ongoing professional development, having specialised further in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. He is a member of the South African Psychoanalytic Initiative (SAPI). His practice is based in central Cape Town (Gardens), where he offers a space for empathic therapeutic conversation.

Services

Individual Adult Psychotherapy
François provides medium to long-term psychotherapy for adult individuals. His practice addresses a range of difficulties, including but not limited to:

• Depression
• Personality Disorders
• Psychotic Disorders such as schizophrenia
• General Daily Living Concerns

He offers exploratory therapy for those seeking deeper self-understanding, even if they do not fit a specific diagnostic category. Francois also engages in discussions related to gender, sexuality, and sexual orientation.

Psycho-Diagnostic Services
Francois provides comprehensive psycho-diagnostic assessments, including:

• Personality Profiling: Utilising projective instruments such as the Rorschach, as well as objective instruments like the MMPI and MCMI.
• Group Debrief Services
• Organisational Analysis: Employing psychoanalytic and systems theory techniques to help organisations understand the underlying psychologies influencing their organisational thinking.

Additional Information

Francois Rabie’s approach to therapy is rooted in a deep understanding of the self and relational dynamics. As British psychotherapist Susie Orbach describes, therapy aims to open up levels of feelings, words, and ideas, helping individuals to hear, feel, and think more deeply about their experiences. Francois’s practice offers a supportive and thoughtful environment for individuals seeking to explore and resolve their emotional and psychological challenges.